So it's about adapting, right?
Failure to adapt - driver problem, no?
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When you brake, you keep the clutch engaged so that you can use some engine braking, how fast the rpm drops depends on how hard you brake because the clutch is still engaged.
In fact - lighter engine enhances braking due to lesser inertial the brake needs to counter. Engine braking is all by the bumping lost of the cycles, not the weight of the reciprocating/rotating mass (including the pulley/flywheel)
When you are down shifting especially when you are in a racing track, you heel-toe. Light engine also heel-toe, heavy engine also heal-toe, right?
In fact: drop fast rise fast = good for heel-toe control. You don't need to blip the accelerator that deep to raise the rev, thus better control on the brake pedal.