Thus lacking credibility in the eyes of many Indonesians, the delegates plainly needed to unveil a radical package that would clear away the stench of the old order.

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McLaren, who plan to unveil a massive upgrade package next month, are already perceived to be nosing ahead of rivals Ferrari, who still have work to do on the new F60.

BBC: F1 teams face testing times

The Spanish government, headed by PM Marian Rajoy, will unveil its 2013 budget on Friday, and is also expected to announce a new package of structural reforms, and the final stress test of Spanish banks.

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