It makes sense in the way that whats morally and ethical just is outcompeted because money and influence screams louder. This is the system that Americans created for themselves

Would the current F1 cars even work through the corkscrew? I would think the topology is to extreme given how low the cars have to run

Different take, but I would ditch Baku and bring back a GP in Germany or France.

I get that Baku can be exciting. But that only happens when there is drama or crashing, and if you need that to make the race exciting its not a good track.

While you are not wrong it is important to remember that none of it is his achievement alone. All the engineers, technicians, accountants, managers, facility staff, and other support staff are the ones manning the pumps.

No man is an island.