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
Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
Audi calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Horner
Why Vasseur's steady hand is exactly what fervent Ferrari needs right now
Why Vasseur doesn't want to talk about a Ferrari title fight
F1 could move away from customer power units in 2031
Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
Why Mercedes won't contest Antonelli's British GP track limits penalty
Hamilton keeps British GP podium after escaping yellow-flag sanction
F1 British GP: Leclerc shocks Mercedes with win as Antonelli hits trouble
F1 to decide before summer break on recovering Middle Eastern race
F1 British GP: Antonelli takes pole position, Russell down in fourth
Horner to attend F1 British GP, set to launch memoir
Why gloves are now off between Ferrari and Mercedes amid Vasseur anger
F1 British GP: Hamilton pips Antonelli to Silverstone sprint pole
What's behind Hamilton's Lego British GP drivers' parade concerns
How "charging station" Silverstone will really look different in F1 2026
Alonso: Silverstone will be "not fun to drive" with 2026 F1 cars
Why similar Williams and Aston Martin failures are oddly reassuring
Five takeaways from Newey's revealing interview on Aston Martin’s F1 2026 woes
Newey hoping to keep Alonso at Aston Martin for F1 2027
Verstappen dismisses talk of title challenge in F1 2026
How Russell resorted to "abnormal" driving style to win F1 Austrian GP
Hamilton and Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari pace in Austrian GP
Verstappen on "odd" Austrian GP qualifying crash: "As I turned the wheel I was gone"
Why Russell escaped investigation for yellow flag on Austrian GP pole lap
Former F1 chief Ecclestone backs push for V8 engines
F1 Austrian GP: Russell beats Antonelli to top spot in final practice
FIA bans Ferrari style exhaust wings in F1 2027
F1 Austrian GP: Antonelli pips Russell to top FP1, Norris hit with hydraulics issue
How worried should Ferrari’s F1 rivals be about its progress and engine upgrade?
FIA abolishes presidential term limits
Why Honda will just use one of its two upgrade opportunities in F1 2026
FIA declares Heat Hazard for F1 Austrian Grand Prix
Why Hamilton's race engineer bond shows F1 is a people's sport first
FIA confirms 2027 F1 power unit changes
How Formula E’s F1-like calendar sees the two series converging – but also diverging
Brands Hatch to make Formula E debut on expanded Gen4 calendar
What happens next as appeal against Gasly's Monaco podium decision goes to court
Hamilton demands action to tackle "ridiculous" cost of motorsport
Mercedes withdraws Russell Monaco GP penalty review request
Will Mercedes stop its drivers fighting now with Hamilton chasing?
From overturned penalties to power unit rules, F1 can't stop itself from opening Pandora's box
How F1’s newest venue attempts to gel two extremes for the first time
F1 reports 35% CO2 reduction ahead of 2030 targets
McLaren and Red Bull appeal against Gasly's Monaco GP podium reinstatement
The title-winning characteristic McLaren has failed to replicate in F1 2026
"Don't forget who you are" How Hamilton beat his demons to win with Ferrari
Why Vasseur believes Hamilton didn't need the VSC to win F1's Barcelona GP
Wolff's take on Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence: "Maybe the girlfriend helps"
"You helped me achieve this dream" - Hamilton's emotional message after first Ferrari win
Piastri "perplexed" by Gasly’s Monaco reinstatement: "I could not believe my eyes"
Alonso 'exhausted' by Aston Martin woes after qualifying last in Barcelona
Mercedes weighs up legal options over Gasly Monaco F1 penalty precedent
McLaren, Red Bull lodge intention to appeal Gasly's Monaco penalty review win
F1 Barcelona GP: Russell tops first practice from Piastri
F1 to review pitlane procedures after Gasly's Monaco GP podium reinstated
Ferrari unleashes major F1 car upgrades as it chases down Mercedes at Barcelona GP
Gasly regains Monaco GP podium after FIA stewards rescind pitlane speeding penalties
How Russell aims to save his spiralling 2026 F1 season