The automatic is not boring at all when you are driving like an as*hole. I feel its very engaging. As long as the pedal is to the floor, you should not be bored, ever! Will this process consume all your petrol, of course, but at least you can say you weren't bored. lmao
Manuals are cute, but no way better than the 8AT or dual clutch in terms of speed, excitement and engagement.
In the Sport + mode on Manuel Mode, you can literally let the rpm needle bounce off the red line numerous times and it won't shift for you like in BS Japanese cars. You can control that needle with precision and the more you practice and get better the less you will think about that manual