I think the term "alpha" male is being confused with "manipulative male."
Alonso or Rossi ever admit their "championships" were based on advantages? What might their response be if another driver/rider said during their title years, put me on equal package to Alonso/Rossi, I'll beat them?
What Alonso is doing is the same .... Rossi did while at Ducati, "I'm not winning because ______ so blame that not me." Well, logic is a mothafucker, because their titles were "won" against rivals that were in the exact situation he is whining about. That didn't stop them from chest pumping, celebrating wins like they just cured cancer.
It's a message to manipulate the weak, naive, gullible and susceptible to mind control. And this thread is proof it has work!