Those assuming LH moved because of image should not be too influenced by what they see in the media. Yes he has a image which seems to be box office when coupled with his driving. But the media need to portray him like that to sell news that normally isn't there.
As everyone seems to have such an informed view of his life at McLaren (saying he shouldn't move because he's this and that, and he owes them), my informed view is that he was cast aside by Martin Whitmarsh.
LH reacted badly to it which was then manifested in his 2011 driving issues, his media blunders and so on.
Opinions are interesting but, when they are expressed with the confidence some people on these forums display, it's quite erm.... quite funny, I think is the word I'm looking for.
Anyway, I had one of my dreams last night. MSC was in my garden with me, having a drink and watching my old karting videos. He was getting tips from me.
But what was significant, was that he'd just been sacked by Mercedes. I told my wife when I woke. She laughed. Then a few hours later, text me the news about LH's move.
Now I really need to dream about a lottery win.