Filip Cleeren
@filipcleeren.bsky.social
Writes about F1 cars and the people who make them run, travels the odd bit. Belgian in Barcelona.
Contractually obliged to watch cycling, being Flemish. Also enjoys video games and alternative metal/rock.
Contractually obliged to watch cycling, being Flemish. Also enjoys video games and alternative metal/rock.
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Filip Cleeren
@filipcleeren.bsky.social
· May 30
How F1 teams actually produce car upgrades in five steps
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There will be a lot of talk about upgrades and front wings this weekend. I went to Racing Bulls in Faenza to find out how they are actually made, from A to Z.
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Well this is massive fever. 🤩
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Well this is massive fever. 🤩
Official - Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP for excessive plank wear. #F1
Norris
Piastri -24
Verstappen -24
Two rounds to go.
Norris
Piastri -24
Verstappen -24
Two rounds to go.
November 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Official - Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP for excessive plank wear. #F1
Norris
Piastri -24
Verstappen -24
Two rounds to go.
Norris
Piastri -24
Verstappen -24
Two rounds to go.
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The FIA's experienced head of aero Jason Somerville is understood to be heading to Alpine in the middle of next year after handing in his notice last week www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-...
#F1
#F1
FIA head of aero Jason Somerville resigns amid Alpine F1 links
Aero chief looks set to join Alpine Formula 1 team in May 2026 after resigning from FIA role
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November 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The FIA's experienced head of aero Jason Somerville is understood to be heading to Alpine in the middle of next year after handing in his notice last week www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-...
#F1
#F1
Lego is releasing a 201-piece F1 Academy set in 2026, and running a Lego branded car for NL's Esmee Kosterman.
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Lego is releasing a 201-piece F1 Academy set in 2026, and running a Lego branded car for NL's Esmee Kosterman.
What's up, Vegas!
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
What's up, Vegas!
Gabriel Bortoleto is using the heartbreak of failing to make qualifying at his very first Brazilian GP as fuel to become a more rounded #F1 driver
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www.motorsport.com/f1/news/posi...
The positives home hero Gabriel Bortoleto took from his heartbreaking F1 Brazil crash
After a costly sprint race crash, Bortoleto is using the heartbreak of failing to make qualifying at his very first Brazil Grand Prix as fuel to become a more rounded Formula 1 driver
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November 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Gabriel Bortoleto is using the heartbreak of failing to make qualifying at his very first Brazilian GP as fuel to become a more rounded #F1 driver
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/posi...
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/posi...
As expected, official confirmation that Franco Colapinto will remain at Alpine for #F1 2026. Stabilised performances in difficult car plus commercial backing have earned him a seat for when Alpine expects to be a more competitive force. Team can then still play its part in spicy 2027 driver market.
November 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
As expected, official confirmation that Franco Colapinto will remain at Alpine for #F1 2026. Stabilised performances in difficult car plus commercial backing have earned him a seat for when Alpine expects to be a more competitive force. Team can then still play its part in spicy 2027 driver market.
Piastri, Norris +14, Verstappen +40
Tasty!
Tasty!
October 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Piastri, Norris +14, Verstappen +40
Tasty!
Tasty!
After a tricky start to #F1 2025 Sainz has now moved ahead of Albon in head-to-head qualifying.
Bearman is running away from Ocon, Hulkenberg is reducing his gap to Bortoleto.
Team by team comparisons (with the necessary caveats):
www.motorsport.com/all/news/f1-...
Bearman is running away from Ocon, Hulkenberg is reducing his gap to Bortoleto.
Team by team comparisons (with the necessary caveats):
www.motorsport.com/all/news/f1-...
F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: United States GP
Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following sprint qualifying at Formula 1's United States Grand Prix.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
After a tricky start to #F1 2025 Sainz has now moved ahead of Albon in head-to-head qualifying.
Bearman is running away from Ocon, Hulkenberg is reducing his gap to Bortoleto.
Team by team comparisons (with the necessary caveats):
www.motorsport.com/all/news/f1-...
Bearman is running away from Ocon, Hulkenberg is reducing his gap to Bortoleto.
Team by team comparisons (with the necessary caveats):
www.motorsport.com/all/news/f1-...
By trying to control the uncontrollable, McLaren has gotten in its own way. Stop with the "repercussions" and let Norris and Piastri just get on with it.*
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/opin... #F1
*As always, other opinions are available.
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/opin... #F1
*As always, other opinions are available.
McLaren's deja vu moment should spell the end of its F1 driver "repercussions"
After the latest racing incident involving Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in Formula 1's United States Grand Prix sprint race in Austin, McLaren faces the question of whether it should keep controllin...
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October 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
By trying to control the uncontrollable, McLaren has gotten in its own way. Stop with the "repercussions" and let Norris and Piastri just get on with it.*
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/opin... #F1
*As always, other opinions are available.
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/opin... #F1
*As always, other opinions are available.
Confirmed: #F1 in the US is heading to Apple TV for the next five seasons
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/appl...
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/appl...
Apple TV wins F1's US broadcast rights with landmark five-year deal
Tech giant Apple is taking over F1's broadcast rights in the United States from ESPN, in a deal worth more than $140m per year
www.motorsport.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Confirmed: #F1 in the US is heading to Apple TV for the next five seasons
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/appl...
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/appl...
On Piastri-Brown parc ferme radio, McLaren explained Piastri had already switched off the car before Brown started talking, so he never actually heard the McLaren CEO's message to begin with.
October 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
On Piastri-Brown parc ferme radio, McLaren explained Piastri had already switched off the car before Brown started talking, so he never actually heard the McLaren CEO's message to begin with.
- Angry Alonso = best Alonso
- The cork has been pulled out of McLaren's champagne
- But Singapore also uncorked its drivers' intensifying title battle
- Red Bull really is back, but Tsunoda is running out of time
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/winn...
- The cork has been pulled out of McLaren's champagne
- But Singapore also uncorked its drivers' intensifying title battle
- Red Bull really is back, but Tsunoda is running out of time
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/winn...
Winners and losers from F1's fiery 2025 Singapore Grand Prix
Formula 1's 2025 Singapore Grand Prix didn't deliver a classic, but tempers still flared at Marina Bay, where McLaren made headlines for various reasons and the race saw a surprise winner
www.motorsport.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
- Angry Alonso = best Alonso
- The cork has been pulled out of McLaren's champagne
- But Singapore also uncorked its drivers' intensifying title battle
- Red Bull really is back, but Tsunoda is running out of time
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/winn...
- The cork has been pulled out of McLaren's champagne
- But Singapore also uncorked its drivers' intensifying title battle
- Red Bull really is back, but Tsunoda is running out of time
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/winn...
A real career highlight to be able to chat with Jacky Ickx in Monza about his wonderful 1970 Ferrari demo and everything it represents.
A hero, a fount of wisdom but above all just a true gentleman.
motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-i... #F1 #ItalianGP
A hero, a fount of wisdom but above all just a true gentleman.
motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-i... #F1 #ItalianGP
F1 icon Jacky Ickx relives Monza magic with emotional 1970 Ferrari drive
On the anniversary of his 1970 Italian Grand Prix pole with Ferrari, Jacky Ickx turned two laps of Monza in the very same Ferrari 312B
motorsport.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A real career highlight to be able to chat with Jacky Ickx in Monza about his wonderful 1970 Ferrari demo and everything it represents.
A hero, a fount of wisdom but above all just a true gentleman.
motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-i... #F1 #ItalianGP
A hero, a fount of wisdom but above all just a true gentleman.
motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-i... #F1 #ItalianGP
Fernando Alonso's cartoon anvil is back! And other Italian GP musings.
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/winn... #F1
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/winn... #F1
Winners and losers from F1's controversial 2025 Italian GP
As Max Verstappen completed Red Bull's turnaround by conquering Monza, McLaren once again divided opinion on its racing approach at F1's Italian Grand Prix.
www.motorsport.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fernando Alonso's cartoon anvil is back! And other Italian GP musings.
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/winn... #F1
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/winn... #F1
The Monaco GP gets a new four-year contract extension taking its #F1 deal to 2035, less than 12 months after signing its previous contract renewal.
September 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Monaco GP gets a new four-year contract extension taking its #F1 deal to 2035, less than 12 months after signing its previous contract renewal.
The handmade's frail.
August 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The handmade's frail.
Well that definitely cheered Hadjar up!
August 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Well that definitely cheered Hadjar up!
"There is almost more satisfaction in the journey than in the achievement. Ultimately, it's the human interactions that give the real meaning and sense to what we achieve."
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www.motorsport.com/f1/news/andr...
Interview: Andrea Stella on leadership and the most satisfying part of McLaren's F1 success
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August 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"There is almost more satisfaction in the journey than in the achievement. Ultimately, it's the human interactions that give the real meaning and sense to what we achieve."
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/andr...
www.motorsport.com/f1/news/andr...