Title: Alpine President: Aston Martin's Uprising is a Reality Check for Formula 1

Alpine team president Laurent Rossi noted that Aston Martin's incredible development and consistent podium finishes this season serve as a real test for competing teams and the Formula 1 World Championship in general. Rossi stated, "I think it was a reality check for Mercedes, Ferrari, and everyone." He added, "We felt comfortable thinking we were on the rise, and suddenly there was a guy who surpassed us all."