Motivation Quote by Sete Gibernau

A racer doesn’t talk about “engine braking” unless he’s really talking about control. Sete Gibernau’s line is ostensibly technical - the kind of paddock micro-detail that sounds like shop talk - but the intent is strategic: he’s describing how to survive a track, a climate, and a style of riding where the motorcycle’s front end is doing too much of the emotional labor.

“In Malaysia where the front end pushes so much” points to Sepang’s particular demands: heavy braking zones, heat that cooks tires, and grip that can turn inconsistent as conditions shift. When the front “pushes,” the rider is flirting with that sickening moment where the bike refuses to turn and drifts wide. It’s not just a handling quirk; it’s a warning that the margin for error is shrinking.

“Extra engine braking is really going to help you” is the subtextual tell. He’s not praising a gadget; he’s arguing for a different balance of forces. More engine braking takes some of the load off the front brake and front tire, letting the rear contribute to slowing and stabilizing the bike on corner entry. It’s a way to reclaim composure when the obvious solution - brake harder, lean more - is exactly what will punish you.

Culturally, it’s athlete-speak at its most revealing: pragmatic, unsentimental, and quietly psychological. Gibernau frames confidence as a mechanical setting, because at MotoGP speeds, confidence is often engineered.