Sanremo appears to have anticipated its future. In the edition that celebrates Carlo Conti's departure, Sal Da Vinci wins with "Per sempre sì": a simple and emotional song with an avowedly popular national feel. A song that speaks of family, enduring ties, and ageless romance, while remaining perfectly in touch with the country's cultural environment and the symbolic primacy of Naples, which is now more than ever at the center of the Italian musical imagination. It is no accident that the victory occurs on the same evening that Conti officially proclaims that Stefano De Martino will serve as the Festival's director and host beginning in 2027. A passing of the baton that appears to be predetermined by the eventual result: Sanremo switches tone, appeals to a broad and reassuring audience, and firmly concludes the most experimental season in recent years. Behind Da Vinci on the podium come Sayf, with a song that portrays a convincing representation of current Italy, and Ditonellapiaga, who alternates between cynicism and disenchantment. However, the collateral prizes depict a fractured Festival in which consensus is diffused but never coalesces into a really legendary moment. The recently finished edition was a transitional one, with no big upheavals or remarkable highlights. Ratings are stable but not spectacular; streaming is increasing, but at a slower rate than before. Even in terms of entertainment, Sanremo has decided to be conservative, with predictable guests and careful television programming. The end result is a Festival that puts the brakes on one cycle and starts the next with the intention of maintaining continuity. Naples triumphs, pop reassures, and Sanremo prepares to turn the page. No disruptions, no surprises. Exactly like the song that won everyone over.