Vettel to remain his own man - dismisses need for manager

Sebastian Vettel has always relied on himself and a trustworthy limited entourage rather than on a personal manager to steer his career in Formula 1.

Vettel is one of the few drivers in Grand Prix racing to negotiate his own deals, and he will continue to be his own man moving forward, even at a time when talks and negotiations regarding his future in the sport are perhaps at the forefront of his agenda.

As a young aspiring champion, Vettel's management was handled by Red Bull, but his exit from the energy drink's family at the end of 2014 left him on his own, a situation that suited the four-time world champion and continues to accommodate him, although he's perceived as an outlier in the paddock.

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"That’s a good question," Vettel reacted when asked by Sky Germany consultant Ralf Schumacher why he dispensed with the services of a manager.

"Maybe it helps here and there, but I think this is the way I have always done it. I don’t want to say I’ve been alone in that respect, of course you have people who assist you.

"But I think what is more important than public opinion is that you know which people you can trust and which people you can build on."

While Vettel conducts his own contract negotiations, he relies on the faithful Britta Roeske for all his PR and media work.

"I think I have a good environment and I’m still very positive," added the 33-year-old.

"I never was influenced by what the external perception is or what people think or say. Thank God that has never been so important to me.

"I don’t follow everything but of course when things don’t work, I am the first person who is annoyed by it the most and I am the first one who is interested in turning the tables."

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