After concluding his journalism studies Filip decided to jump in at the deep end and become a freelance motorsports writer, which took him on a nomadic 50-country journey from Indianapolis to Le Mans and from Melbourne's Albert Park to the Dakar in Argentina. Born and raised in Belgium and now settled in sunny Barcelona, Spain, Filip first joined Motorsport.com in 2015 to help establish the Dutch edition before transitioning to the English-language team. In 2023 he became one of Motorsport Network's main F1 correspondents, with the 2026 season his fourth year on the ground at the majority of grands prix. Being Flemish, when he's not covering F1, he can likely be found watching the cycling instead, and he also has a soft spot for Southampton FC and the Toronto Blue Jays. Don't ask!
Latest articles by Filip Cleeren
Rwanda turns to F1 as it moves forward from a chequered past
Five key takeaways from F1's big African Grand Prix reveal in Rwanda
F1 signs historic 10-year Rwanda deal to host African Grand Prix
Ferrari explains Hamilton’s failed Singapore GP gamble
Why McLaren considers Norris-Piastri Singapore clash so “serious”
McLaren to talk internally after "simply not acceptable" Norris-Piastri clash
Singapore sprint qualifying chaos leaves F1 teams furious
"It should be banned" - F1 drivers still divided over cooling vests
Why "crazy" power unit success is so meaningful for Red Bull - and for F1
McLaren targets Norris’ costly fuel system issue with Singapore F1 power unit fixes
The dire consequence of Russell's Bahrain GP in Malaysia retirement
Honda HRC to get new boss with Watanabe set to retire
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia descends into chaos as car trouble prompts red flag
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang
"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained
How Bahrain transplanted its F1 paddock onto Malaysia
Vasseur calls for Ferrari unity: Pointing fingers would be "big mistake"
Colapinto handed extra grid penalty at F1 Bahrain GP
The unpredictability to expect for F1's one-off return to Sepang in 2026
Why Norris apologised to Colapinto after Baku comments
Hamilton strongly backs Vasseur amid Horner to Ferrari links
As Mercedes looks to deal F1 2026 knockout blow, will its driver fight reignite?
Azerbaijan GP was a step forward for upgraded Williams - but real test is still to come
Norris apologises to Colapinto over F1 race ban comments
Why McLaren was so much slower than Mercedes on Baku's straights
Briatore to reflect on necessary action after Colapinto's "poor" Baku blunder
Norris demands ban for Colapinto after Azerbaijan GP crash
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell fends off Verstappen for victory; Colapinto takes out Gasly and Norris
Antonelli angry at "unnecessary" Azerbaijan GP qualifying crash
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell dominates to pole after Antonelli crashes out in qualifying
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen beats Russell and Hamilton to top FP3
Cadillac makes three major tech hires including former Red Bull design chief
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell tops FP2 from Antonelli as Lindblad crashes
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell fastest in first practice as Antonelli's Mercedes breaks down
Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull for F1 2027
How Antonelli's luxury problem is causing Wolff and Mercedes grey hairs
What's behind the talks between the FIA president and Alonso over ADUO?
Former Mercedes F1 tech chief Elliott joins Alpine as CTO
Why F1's Madring debut was a wasted opportunity
Bruising F1 2026 will not be the end for Russell - Wolff
F1 reveals 2027 calendar as Monaco joins expanded sprint schedule
Russell and Hamilton concede F1 2026 title chances as Antonelli dominates
Spanish GP organisers promise Madring track changes following F1 criticism
Honda replaces F1 power unit boss in organisation shuffle
F1 Spanish GP: Norris snatches last-gasp pole from Antonelli
F1 Spanish GP: Antonelli tops FP3 after Hamilton and Bearman cause red flags
From "very high risk" to the "best race in Europe" - F1 drivers share first Madring impressions
F1 Spanish GP: Antonelli leads tricky second practice as Lindblad crashes
What F1's risky Madrid bet needs to get right in order to pay off
What the drivers think of the "crazy" Madrid F1 circuit
McLaren drops H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
Audi commits to appeal against Tsunoda's Italian GP result
Hamilton and Vasseur recall GP2 title and 'most impressive race ever', 20 years on
What to expect with Madrid set to make F1 return
Hadjar to miss third F1 race due to injury
How Monza introduced oval-like slipstream racing to F1
Audi signals appeal over Tsunoda’s Italian GP non-penalty
F1 Italian GP: Antonelli stuns from 19th on the grid to win home race
Huge crash knocks Leclerc out of F1 Italian GP
F1 Italian GP: Gasly takes stunning maiden pole for Alpine