Just pretty much confirmed the ///m 1 series by BMW head Dr. Kay Segler in an interview at the m3 gts introduction.
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This is why a product below the BMW M3 more important to me than a super sports car which is only accessible to a few. As I have already mentioned in other interviews, we are currently looking closely at the options in this area. I hope to be able to tell you more the next time we speak."
https://www.m-power.com/_open/b/edit...lang=en&x=2021