In 1979 and 1980, BMW provided a fleet of identical M1 cars for Formula One and other professional drivers to race in the BMW M1 Procar Championship, the rounds of which were held during Grand Prix race weekends, thus strengthening the marque's ties with the sport.
En 1979 e 1980, BMW ofreceu unha frota de coches M1 para a Fórmula Un e outros pilotos profesionais nas carreiras do Campionato Procar BMW M1, as roldas dos cales leváronse a cabo durante os fins de semana de carreiras de Gran Premio, fortalecendo así os lazos da Marca co deporte.