The 26 year-old's motivation to move to the Principality is believed to be borne chiefly of a desire for a livelier lifestyle, although it is clear he would be financially better off with a move to Monaco from Switzerland where new tax laws are being introduced. However, there is bound to be speculation that the celebrity culture and temptations of the French Riviera may prove a distraction too far for a driver who has patently struggled to remain focused this year.