Evoke with the Maserati 3200, it was only available as a manual or as an automatic. The automatic as with any automatic proved slightly slower than the manual.
The F1 flappy paddle was introduced on the 4200 as well as normal manual gearbox. Automatic was not an option, although there is an automatic mode with the Cambriocorsa.When I say automatic mode it is iin practice still a manual gearbox, but the computer decides when to make the change and it is not very good. It will also eat the clutch a lot faster so I think most of us tend not to use it.
The manual shift on the 4200 works fine and if you do a lot of town driving is probably easier to live with. The F1 change can be a bit jerky but the speed of the shifts was improved in later years. On the open road the F1 change is so much more fun and no way could you change gear manually as quick as the paddles will allow.
The Gransport only came with paddle shifts but the speed of the shifts substantially quicker than in the 4200 coupe. In traffic though they can still be tedious and sometimes jerky.
Basically, the F1 change needs getting used to, but once you do it will become like second nature and you will love it........don't listen to that idiot Clarkson.
In answer to your question there is no clutch pedal. You have two paddles, one either side of the steering wheel one to change up and the other to change down. If you were to make a mistake the computer would never allow you to be in a gear that could damage the engine.......so no chance of selecting 1st gear at 70 mph when you actually meant to select 3rd.
When slowing down you can either drop gears with the paddle or you can just come to a stop and the computer will change down automatically for you.
When at a standstill it is adviseable to keep the car in neutral to save your clutch
Hope that answers you.
