BMW sells F1 team to Swiss foundation
The group has raised eyebrows in the F1 paddock because the identities of its owners have not been revealed.
Rumors have circulated that one of those involved with Qadbak has spent time in jail for financial-related crimes.
Qadbak has also bought the English football club Notts County, and the governing body Football League has been investigating the transaction before approving it.
The club on Sunday released a statement confirming that the Middle Eastern based Shafi and Hyat families are involved with Qadbak.
A Notts County spokesman said: "The confusion and misplaced allegations of the last few days have forced us to ask them to reveal themselves."
Leading BMW-Sauber figures Theissen and Peter Sauber have also told the media in recent days that Qadbak had asked for the identities of the investors to remain undisclosed.
Theissen is quoted as saying by Germany's Sport Bild: "The new owner is a very strong company and is strong enough to operate a formula one team.
"We do not have any reason to question their seriousness," he added in Singapore.
09/15/09 (GMM) The German car manufacturer BMW on Tuesday said it has sold its Hinwil based formula one team BMW-Sauber to a Swiss-based foundation.
A media statement described the buyer, Qadbak Investments, as representing "the interests of certain Middle East and European based families".
"The contract was signed today," said BMW, also revealing that Swiss national Lionel Fischer will head Qadbak's interest.
Earlier on Tuesday, F1's governing body announced that while BMW-Sauber has not been granted a definite spot on the 2010 grid, it is first in line for an entry should any of the 13 confirmed teams pull out.
The team, founded by Peter Sauber in 1993, will also be allowed to race next year if other teams agree to expanding the grid to 28 cars.