That's the second one I have seen, the other was a TDF blue (IIRC). I know they are designed with a robotic manual in mind and the changes are faster, hands stay on the wheel etc, but I would still rather have a 'stick-shift' any time for a road car. Track or race, sure that paddles are the way to go but the clutch and the stick just add to the thrill of driving for me.
Pretty sure you can't spec a 458 or 599 with a manua, though you can with a 612.. I think?. This will be the last EVER manual shift Ferrari, interesting prospect and a bit like my DB9 Volante with manual only even rarer. Hen's teeth...