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Just talking about auto vs. manual on track where your launch doesn't matter, the real difference is due to longer gearing in the auto. In theory, the manual will be faster around most tracks unless the gearing is too awkward to be efficient.
Your first time out, you can leave the trans in full auto as you get used to driving around but I suggest switching to manual mode and using the paddles to shift yourself as soon as possible. I drive a manual but I'm told the auto sometimes hesitates or seems to have trouble choosing the correct gear for the situation and that costs time. You will be much faster in the long run when you choose the correct shift points and gears for a given course rather than let the car try to figure it out for you.
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