Filip Cleeren

Filip Cleeren is a Belgian journalist who has been covering motorsports since 2011. He began contributing to Motorsport.com in 2015 and currently covers the FIA WEC, F1, and other major series around the world. Born and raised in Belgium, Filip now resides in Barcelona, Spain.

Biography:  https://www.motorsport.com/info/about-us/filip_cleeren/4294/

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no instances of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Lando Norris finished 2nd in the 2024 F1 Imola GP. Lando Norris struggled to keep up with Verstappen in the first stint on medium tyres.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Inaccurate or misleading statements such as 'At Turn 7 I almost ended up in the grandstands' and 'The tyres just fell out of the operating window and it was just like driving on ice, really snappy' were made in the articles.

Recent Articles

Max Verstappen Holds Off Lando Norris at Imola Grand Prix: Red Bull's Dominance Challenged

Max Verstappen Holds Off Lando Norris at Imola Grand Prix: Red Bull's Dominance Challenged

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 Max Verstappen clinched his fifth win of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the Imola Grand Prix, despite facing challenges with rear degradation and pressure from Lando Norris. Verstappen took pole position but struggled with hard tyres, putting him at risk of crashing. Norris closed in towards the end but couldn't pass, as Red Bull's dominance was threatened by McLaren's promising pace.
Max Verstappen Holds Off Lando Norris at Imola Grand Prix: Red Bull's Dominance Challenged

Max Verstappen Holds Off Lando Norris at Imola Grand Prix: Red Bull's Dominance Challenged

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 Max Verstappen clinched his fifth win of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the Imola Grand Prix, despite facing challenges with rear degradation and pressure from Lando Norris. Verstappen took pole position but struggled with hard tyres, putting him at risk of crashing. Norris closed in towards the end but couldn't pass, as Red Bull's dominance was threatened by McLaren's promising pace.
Max Verstappen Equals Ayrton Senna's Formula 1 Record for Most Consecutive Pole Positions at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Max Verstappen Equals Ayrton Senna's Formula 1 Record for Most Consecutive Pole Positions at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 Max Verstappen equaled Ayrton Senna's Formula 1 record for most consecutive pole positions at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Verstappen claimed his eighth consecutive pole and seventh of the current 2024 season, edging Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in qualifying. Imola has been an unbelievable track for Verstappen, who touched the gravel on his final lap but still secured pole position. Nico Hulkenberg gave Verstappen a tow during Q2, creating an unplanned drafting partnership that benefited both drivers.
Lando Norris Secures First Career Victory at Miami Grand Prix, Beats Max Verstappen

Lando Norris Secures First Career Victory at Miami Grand Prix, Beats Max Verstappen

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Lando Norris clinched his first career victory at the Miami Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen after a strategic pit stop during a safety car period. Norris opened up a gap with fresher tires and held on for the win, while Verstappen finished second. The race also saw notable moments such as a clash between Kevin Magnussen and Logan Sargeant, and former President Trump's attendance.